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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,343.39, 771,233.84 and 408,407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,343.39, 771,233.84 and 408,407.84 is: 612,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,343.39 : 771,233.84 = 408,407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,343.39/771,233.84 = 408,407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,343.39x = 771,233.84 × 408,407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,343.39x = 314,977,945,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,977,945,254.75/514,343.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,388.44

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